Šnenokle

Šnenokle (SHNAY-no-clay), or "snow dumplings" are an egg-based dessert that is traditional in Slavonia (northeast Croatia). The dumplings are made of beaten egg whites, which are then placed in a thin pudding made from the egg yolks. It is a very tasty dessert which is actually fairly low on sugar.

Šnenokle
7 eggs, separated

beat egg whites until firm

on stove, heat 1.5 liters of milk to boiling
spoon in egg whites (dumplings should be the size of a fist)
[hint: wet the spoon between dumplings so the egg whites don't stick]
cover the dumplings with hot milk
put enough dumplings in to cover the surface of the pot
turn up the heat until the dumplings puff up (about 2 min)
turn down the heat and remove the dumplings to pudding cups or a large bowl
repeat until all the egg white is used up

mix:
egg yolks
10 spoons milk
3-4 spoons cream of wheat or grits
5-6 spoons sugar
vanilla to taste
[optional: cinnamon, orange, or other flavorings can be used]

add egg yolk mix to boiling milk
cook around 7 minutes until the texture thickens
[note: this is thinner than traditional pudding]
pour milk mixture over dumplings
[optional: sprinkle with grated chocolate, fruit, or cinnamon]

This should be eaten very cold

Recipe courtesy of Mrs. Jagoda Plačko